War – Know-It-All To Know-Nothing

The Histories by Herodotus – Book I, “Clio” X – Cyrus Meets His End Against the Messagetae [201-216]

The Histories by Herodotus – Book I, “Clio” X – Cyrus Meets His End Against the Messagetae [201-216] After conquering Babylon made for the Massagetae eastward beyond the River Araxes. The Araxes is about the size of the Danube with fairly large islands. Their inhabitants mostly ate roots and tree fruit. They burnt parts of… Read more The Histories by Herodotus – Book I, “Clio” X – Cyrus Meets His End Against the Messagetae [201-216]

Posted on August 20, 2017November 27, 2017 by knowit68

The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 3 – “Antigone”

The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 3 – “Antigone” The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 3 – “Antigone” [At the Royal Palace] Antigone – Ismene, what’s the latest in father’s curse? I haven’t really had much trouble. But there’s been an edict issued. Ismene – Nothing since our 2 brothers killed each other… Read more The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 3 – “Antigone”

Posted on July 25, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 2 – “Oedipus at Colonus”

The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 2 – “Oedipus at Colonus” [At Colonus ~ 1 mile NW of Athens in a grove sacred to the Furies. Enter Oedipus and daughter, Antigone] Oedipus – Where are we? Can you see if there’s somewhere to rest? Maybe someone can tell us where we are? Antigone –… Read more The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 2 – “Oedipus at Colonus”

Posted on July 9, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 1 – “Oedipus the King”

Oedipus the King – Sophocles [At the Royal Palace with Priest, Oedipus and suppliants with suppliant branches] Oedipus – What’s with all the branches, incense and sickness? Fill me in, Priest Priest – There’s a plague. The people are sick. The plants and animals are all dying. Please, do something about this before we all… Read more The Theban Plays by Sophocles – Part 1 – “Oedipus the King”

Posted on July 4, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 3 – “The Eumenides”

The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 3 – “The Eumenides” [At Delphi in front of Apollo’s Temple] Prophetess – This temple has had so many seers and gods to help us see. I’ll see all the people in turn [Goes in and then quickly rushes out]. OH SHIT!!! What did I just see? I can’t… Read more The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 3 – “The Eumenides”

Posted on June 26, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 2 – “Choephoroe (Libation Bearers)”

The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 2 – “Choephoroe (Libation Bearers)” Choephoroe (The Libation Bearers) by Aeschylus [At Agamemnon’s Tomb] [Orestes and Pylades enter] Orestes – Hermes, send my father a message [Snips a lock of his own hair]. Take this for Argos [Snips another lock]. This is for my mourning for you [Throws them… Read more The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 2 – “Choephoroe (Libation Bearers)”

Posted on June 26, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 1 – “Agamemnon”

The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 1 – “Agamemnon” Watchman – I’ve been watching for a beacon for the last 12 months. Some sign of goings-on in the war. Victory or defeat or the arrival of Agamemnon. I see a signal of victory over Troy. Agamemnon will be happy to come home but things… Read more The Oresteia by Aeschylus – Part 1 – “Agamemnon”

Posted on June 13, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Iliad by Homer – Book 24

The Iliad by Homer – Book 24 After the games, the men went back to their ships and ate. Achilles returned his thoughts to Patroclus. He cheered himself up by dragging Hector’s body around. Apollo wouldn’t let this disfigure the body. Most the gods hated seeing this. Apollo spoke to them – You all ought… Read more The Iliad by Homer – Book 24

Posted on June 3, 2017July 12, 2017 by knowit68

The Iliad by Homer – Book 23

The Iliad by Homer – Book 23 The Greeks got back to their ships. Achilles spoke: Achilles – Let’s pay our respects to Patroclus and then eat He spoke to the body – I’ll do what I promised. I’ll feed Hector to the dogs and kill loads more Trojans He threw Hector’s body in front… Read more The Iliad by Homer – Book 23

Posted on June 3, 2017December 11, 2017 by knowit68

The Iliad by Homer – Book 22

The Iliad by Homer – Book 22 Book 22 The Trojans were in the city Apollo let Achilles know he had fooled him to let the Trojans in. Hector was standing at the gate Achilles is pissed off that he’d been fooled but realizes he can’t do anything about Achilles makes for the gate. Priam… Read more The Iliad by Homer – Book 22

Posted on June 3, 2017July 12, 2017 by knowit68